In recognition of this year’s International Day of Non-Violence, the United Nations Postal Administration is issuing three new definitive stamps featuring images of the Knotted Gun sculpture, officially known as the Non-Violence sculpture.

In support of climate action and to advocate for the use of clean and renewable sources of energy at the United Nations, the Government of India has committed US$1 million towards a project to install solar panels and a green roof on the Conference Building of the United Nations Headquarters.

The Council of Turkic Countries and the Russian Mission to the United Nations have organised an exhibition on the life and work of Chyngyz Aitmatov, renowned humanist, writer and diplomat, hosted by the Dag Hammarskjöld Library.

If you’re a keen observer of the General Assembly, you may have noticed the body’s President wields a very unusual looking gavel. It is a gift from Iceland, and there’s a very interesting story behind it.

Who will be the first speaker in the general debate of the UN General Assembly and why? How can I find statements made by my country at the General Debate? How is the agenda of the General Assembly decided? Where can I find voting information for a specific resolution?

The Dag Hammarskjöld Library provides the answers with a variety of multilingual resources.

One year ago this week, I launched my system-wide Gender Parity Strategy. Parity across our Organization is a commitment I made during my oath speech, and one which I have given urgent priority to since. In the past year we have made real gains.